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There is 1 way to get from Sabang to Sumatra by taxi or ferry

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1. Take the taxi from Sabang to Balohan Sabang
2. Take the ferry from Balohan Sabang to Banda Aceh
57 min
Rp 156,324–196,565

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Distance: 40.3 km
Duration: 57 min

What companies run services between Sabang, Aceh, Indonesia and Sumatra, Indonesia?

There is no direct connection from Sabang to Sumatra. However, you can take the taxi to Balohan Sabang then take the ferry to Banda Aceh.

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Pekanbaru(opens in a new window), Indonesia(opens in a new window)

Pekanbaru is the capital city of the Indonesian province of Riau, and a major economic centre on the eastern side of Sumatra Island with its name derived from the Malay words for 'new market' ('pekan' is market and 'baru' is new). It has an area of, with a population of 897,767 at the 2010 Census, and 983,356 at the 2020 Census; the official estimate as at mid 2022 was 1,007,540 (comprising 506,231 males and 501,309 females). It is located on the banks of the Siak River, which flows into the Strait of Malacca, Pekanbaru has direct access to the busy strait and has long been known as a trading port.

Things to do in Pekanbaru

Museum Sang Nila Utama(Opens in a new window)

Museum Sang Nila Utama is a heritage museum in Pekanbaru, Indonesia. The museum collects item related to the Riau-Malay culture such as Malay wedding costumes, traditional toys, musical instruments and other traditional artifacts. Not far from the museum is an exhibition and performance building called the Gedung Taman Budaya Riau ("Riau Cultural Park Building).

Places to stay in Pekanbaru

The Premiere Pekanbaru(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good

Novotel Pekanbaru(Opens in a new window)

8.1Very Good

FOX Hotel Pekanbaru(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

Cordex Oase Pekanbaru(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

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